With an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the three-match Test series against Pakistan, the hosts Australia will be looking ahead to seal the series in a clean sweep with a win in the third and last Test of the three-match series against the visitors. Both teams are set to lock horns in the last fixture of the series, starting on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
On the other hand, Shan Masood’s men will be playing for their prestige to end the series on a winning note after losing the first two Tests against the Aussies. Notably, Pat Cummins-led dominant Aussies defeated Pakistan by 360 runs and 79 runs in the first and second Test, respectively.
AUS vs PAK, Details
Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd Test, Pakistan tour of Australia 2023-24
Time and Date – 5.00 AM (Indian Standard Time), Wednesday, January 03, 2024
Venue Details – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Broadcast Details – Star Sports Network (TV), Disney+ Hotstar (OTT)
AUS vs PAK, Pitch Report and Playing Conditions
The surface at the Sydney Cricket Ground provides very good assistance for the bowlers, especially the speedsters. The quicks might have a good day track and will be providing support with the pace and bounce. Spinners will also get going as soon as the game moves further. The captain winning the toss might choose to bat first to get the support of the pitch for the bowlers in the second innings by putting the opponent in a fourth-innings run chase.
AUS vs PAK, Predicted Playing XI of both teams
Australia:
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Nathan Lyon, and Josh Hazlewood.
Pakistan:
Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (C), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Aamer Jamal, Hasan Ali, Sajid Khan, and Mir Hamza.
AUS vs PAK, Dream11 Teams
Head-to-Head:
Usman Khawaja (C), Pat Cummins (VC), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Marnus Labuschagne, David Warner, Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Mitchell Marsh, Agha Salman, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc.
Grand League:
David Warner (C), Josh Hazlewood (VC), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja, Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Mitchell Marsh, Agha Salman, Pat Cumins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc.